L'Angelo Custode
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
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Yours truly participated under the aegis of the Associazione Culturale Pugliese Figli Maria SS. Addolorata and had the distinct honor of carrying the statue of the Guardian Angel into the church.
In addition to celebrating the Holy Eucharist as a community, over a thousand participants received a plenary indulgence as they passed through the cathedral’s Holy Doors.
Mass was celebrated in Italian by His Excellency, the Most Reverend Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Clergy members from across the city joined in the magnificent celebration.
Arriving early, I took the opportunity to see some of Grand Army Plaza's attractions, including the Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch (above) and the Baily Fountain (below) |
The Apostolato Italiano color guard led the way |
Crucifer flanked by acolytes and altar servers |
Parishioners from Sacred Hearts and St. Stephen's Church |
Members of the Congrega Maria SS. Addolorata |
Parishioners from St. Dominic's RC Church |
Members of the Apostolato Italiano |
Our friends from the Associazione Culturale Pugliese Figli Maria SS. Addolorata |
The faithful recite the Rosary |
(Left) Our buddy Vincent and the St. Joseph and St. Pio Prayer Group. (Right) Devotees of Our Lady of Grace |
Members of the Comunità Italiana Immacolata Concezione |
Members of the Associazione Maria SS. del Ponte di Partinico New York and the Borgetto Cultural Association |
Parishioners from Our Lady of Guadalupe RC Church |
Our friends from the Societá Gioventú Quagliettana and the Comunità Italiana Parrocchia di San Giuseppe |
Members of the Circolo Calabrittano Inc. |
Our friends from the Gioiosa Ionica Society |
Parishioners from Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church |
Parishioners from St. Lukes RC Church |
Smiling faces greeted us at St. Joseph's |
Participants packed into the Cathedral for Mass |
(Left) We placed the statue beside the High Altar. (Right) After Mass, Msgr. Cassato, Pastor at St. Athanasius Church, gave thanks to all who participated in this magnificient celebration of faith |